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Thursday, May 3, 2012

LAMP REVIVAL




I am and always have been infatuated with lamps. I love the ambiance and the warm and inviting feel that they bring to a room. I also have really high end taste when it comes to lamps but am definitely not willing to fork out the high end cash, nor do I have it. There are so many beautiful wooden and metal lamps out there with time worn, crusty finishes and luxurious linen shades. I have priced these in local shops from around 175.00 to upwards of 375.00.
Yesterday, I played around with one of Stacey's new products called crackle tex by Artisan and I have to say I am impressed with its performance. This product not only crackles but allows for paint to be pulled off, giving an incredible aged patina. I still have some tweaking to do but I just want you to see my before and after from my trial run.



This is an old picture from a tutorial way long ago, I just repainted the lamp. So here is the before.........






And here is the after......
I used layers of paris gray, old white and coco chalk paints and this is what I came out with.





It needs a barrel shade but I already had this one. I will just change it out when I find a deal on one.
This is a keeper!




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14 comments:

  1. MichelleMay 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    So BEAUTIFUL!! Great texture and it looks like wood!

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  2. JennyMay 3, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    I need some lamps myself and this one is a great inspiration piece! Nice work.

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  3. One More Time EventsMay 3, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    I love it... I have been wanting to do my lamp and this is just perfect...now to get the paint.

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  4. Katie @ Creatively LivingMay 4, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    I have a "light" addiction. As in ceiling lights, lamps, and twinkle lights! Yours turned out fabulous!!!

    --Katie
    @ Creatively Living

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  5. SueannMay 4, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    Definitely a keeper...love it
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  6. serenaMay 4, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Beautiful!
    The texture is so elegant
    Hugs
    Serena

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  7. wydevendesigns.comMay 4, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I have been looking for inspiration to redo several old lamps - I like how this turned out and will try it - thank you,

    Gerrie

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  8. fixitfaerieMay 4, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    So happy you are up and running again. I have 2 of these lamps (very expensive 30 yrs ago) and now I know what to do with them. Thank you for the idea. Blessings Paula Lusk

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  9. Elizabeth AnnMay 4, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Hi Kelli,
    I'd keep that lamp also, it looks great! I love the texture.

    Tell your mom I said hello.

    Joyfully,
    Elizabeth Ann

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  10. busana muslim murahMay 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Thank you for posting this. It’s exactly what I was looking for!

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  11. mapleandmagnoliaMay 4, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Looks super, Kelli! Try Tuesday Morning...great shades for cheap! :) Enjoy your weekend.

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  12. HeatherMay 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Love it!

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  13. Misti@Living On Cypress HillMay 5, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    This looks great!!! Now if I can just find a lamp.... :)

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  14. Katherine WolmanMay 8, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I've never thought of layering paint until I came across your blog. The color and finish is so awesome -- did you really only layer the paint and use the crackle finish? Any additional distressing of any kind? Did you finish with fax or a top coat of any kind? I absolutely love how it turned out and want to try this myself!!

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I appreciate each one of you and love to read your comments. Even though it is impossible to respond to each one, please know that I read them all. You guys are the best! I pray for y'all daily and consider each one of you my friend.